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How to get fromSwansea to Penrithby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Swansea to Penrith by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 47m
    £103–165

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    10h 10m
    £57–96

  3. Drive  261.1 mi

    1. Drive from Swansea to Penrithcar car 261.1 mi
    5h 8m
    £65–94

  4. Train, bus, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    4. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    7h 54m
    £79–192

  5. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    7h
    £100–174

  6. Train, bus, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    7h 33m
    £89–222

  7. Train, bus, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    4. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    8h 9m
    £99–237

Swansea to Penrith by train

Calendar48Weekly Trains
Duration6h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 316.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Penrith, England?

You can take a train from Swansea to Penrith North Lakes via Manchester Piccadilly in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Rail Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 10m.

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